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Best Boston Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,730 students in Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Boston, MA are Boston Latin School, Boston Arts Academy and Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boston, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Boston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Boston, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Boston, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Gr: 7-12 | 2,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Boston Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
174 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 635-6470
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Fenwood Road
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Match Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Snowden International High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Gr: 2-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Gr: 11-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorchester Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
75 Pleasant St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Farragut Elementary School (Closed 2012)
10 Fenwood Rd
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Young Adult Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Suffolk Superior Court-rm 705
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Boston, MA include Boston Latin School, Boston Arts Academy and Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann.
How many public high schools are located in Boston?
8 public high schools are located in Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in Boston?
Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Boston are often viewed compared to one another?

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